Known for their 1980 chart-topping hit “Turning Japanese,” the British new wave act The Vapors called it quits in 1981 before regrouping in 2016. Today, the band released their second album since their reformation, called “Wasp in a Jar.” Founding member and bassist Steve Smith talks to us about the album and everything surrounding their…
With their new album, “Souvenances,” out tomorrow, Pierre Van Vlaenderen and Nathan Mondez of the Belgian post-rock band Endless Dive took some time to discuss the nostalgic-driven record, which is both the first to be sung in their native tongue and the first in the band’s ten-year career to be crafted as a two-piece. You…
Ahead of their gig tonight at Whelan’s Upstairs, supporting Lara Fitzsimons, the founding members of the Irish indie rock band SPRITZ tell us all about their chaotic formation and their debut single, “Anyway,” which was released at the beginning of the month
With his debut album, “A Grand Romantic Gesture,” out today, the Irish alt-pop artist Mr Billy Fitzgerald tells us all about the hurdles that went into making it, which culminated in him booking time at Abbey Road Studios to ensure its completion.
Released today, “This Is How I Sleep At Night” is the debut EP from the Eadestown alt-rock band Blue Slate. Frontman John Harney talks to us about making the EP and how it makes a new direction in the band’s sound.
The upcoming second album from the Belfast band Wynona Bleach will see a new direction in their sound, as heard on their three recent singles. Guitarist Jonny Woods and drummer James Foy discuss the album, their recent line-up change, and upcoming showcase at SXSW
Matthew Sutton, the bassist and vocalist for the London-based project Tayne, discusses their debut album “LOVE,” which was released today, the sincerity of their music, and how economic restraints helped to craft their sound
Today, the Irish singer-songwriter Miranda Faul released her debut EP, “Rise & Run.” Miranda chats to us about the unique sound on the EP and its themes
James Feely, the frontman of the Crossmaglen indie band Brother Vice, tells us about the band’s new single “Somebody To Love,” supporting The Wolfe Tones, how playing cover gigs have made them better musicians, and much more
Birthday Problem is a new duo featuring musicians and producers Matt Harris and Rocky O’Reilly. Their debut album, “The Language of War,” features various Irish artists writing about what the future could bring. Matt and Rocky talk to crafting this record
In 2023, the postpunk trio Fierce Shook began work on their debut album at Windmill Lane Studios. Unfortunately, the material they recorded there went missing, forcing them to start from scratch. The restart can be heard on their most recent EP, “Something Sophisticated.” Members Rob and Owen tell us about the EP and the events…
On today’s podcast, we speak with the Queens-based Nigerian-Irish multimedia artist Jesse June about his move to New York and the logistics of it, his new single “Worse,” the reception of Irish art abroad, and more